Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
29 June 2005

3i Group plc (the 'Company')


On 28 June 2005, Mr Simon Peter Ball, a Director of 3i Group plc, became
beneficially interested in 5,000 Ordinary Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc.
The shares were purchased on 28 June 2005 at a price of 676.25p each and were
registered in his name.  The Company was notified of Mr Ball's interest in these
shares on 29 June 2005.



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